Jack William Robbins (January 23, 1916 – January 1983) was an American football halfback who played two seasons in the National Football League (NFL) for the Chicago Cardinals.[1] Robbins also played quarterback during his two years in the NFL.
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Born: | January 23, 1916 Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S. |
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Died: | January 1983 Lafayette, Louisiana, U.S. |
Career information | |
Position(s) | Halfback, Quarterback |
Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) |
Weight | 183 lb (83 kg) |
College | Arkansas |
NFL draft | 1938, round: 1, pick: 5 |
Drafted by | Chicago Cardinals |
Career history | |
As player | |
1938–1939 | Chicago Cardinals |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Career stats | |
Games | 17 |
Rushing attempts | 101 |
Rushing yards | 310 |
Passing yards | 1076 |
TD–INT | 6–19 |
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Robbins played college football and basketball at the University of Arkansas before being selected in the 1938 NFL draft, where he was the first of four Arkansas Razorbacks drafted.[2]
References
edit- ^ "Jack Robbins NFL Profile". NFL. Retrieved July 21, 2008.
- ^ "1938 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 25, 2023.